Progressives Desperately Trying to Get Democrats to Back Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate
Jeff Charles
Democratic politicians have been hesitant to throw their support behind New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for good reason. However, the hard left isn’t to happy about it.
A coalition of progressive organizations is calling on prominent Democratic leaders to support the socialist candidate, who is currently leading in the polls.
The coalition sent a letter to Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, and several others urging them to promote Mamdani’s Marxist campaign. The groups noted that Mamdani “has handily won his [primary] race, securing 56% of the vote and besting his nearest competition by 12 points.”
“With a dangerous current Mayor running as an independent candidate, it is more important than ever that party members coalesce behind the winner of the primary,” the letter continued.
The organizations claim Mamdani has united leftist voters in supporting his policies, which include free public transportation, government-owned grocery stores, and raising taxes on white residents.
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https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jeff-charles/2025/07/10/progressives-really-think-its-a-good-idea-for-democrats-to-embrace-zohran-mamdani-n2660135
